Pentagon Chief: Military Force Against Iran Not Ruled Out
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Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary of the United States. He talks about the army, navy, and air force for the government.
Hegseth said the US government will not stop the idea of using military force against Iran. This means using soldiers, planes, or weapons.
He said this during a visit to Offutt Air Force Base. This is a place for the US Air Force.
His visit is part of a tour called 'Arsenal of Freedom.' An arsenal is a place where weapons are kept or made.
Iran and the United States have had problems for many years. Some people worry about a war between them.
Hegseth did not say the US will attack Iran now. He only said it is possible in the future.
Vocabulary7 words
- Defense Secretary
- the top government person for the army and military
- military force
- using soldiers or weapons to fight
- Air Force
- the part of the army that uses planes
- arsenal
- a place with many weapons
- administration
- the government leaders working now
- tour
- a trip to visit many places
- base
- a place where soldiers live and work
Quiz
Answer key
1. Defense Secretary 2. Military force is not ruled out 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Pete Hegseth is the _____ of the United States.
He talks about the army, navy, and _____ for the government.
Hegseth said the US will not stop the idea of using _____ against Iran.
He said this during a visit to Offutt Air Force _____.
His visit is part of a _____ called 'Arsenal of Freedom.'
An _____ is a place where weapons are kept.
Iran and the United States have had _____ for many years.
Hegseth did not say the US will _____ Iran now.
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